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Physics

Physics IB DP1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

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Link each topic to equations, units, data handling, and required practical thinking.

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IB route map - keeps AA/AI and SL/HL distinctions

Physics IB DP1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIB DP1Physics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units
1
chapters
4
subtopics
23
source review
2026-05-15

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

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Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum4 chapters+

1. Theme A: Space, time and motion

6 points
Kinematics
Forces
Momentum
Work, energy and power
Rigid body mechanics in HL scope
Relativity in HL scope where scheduled
Theory, examples, and practice

2. Theme B: Particulate nature of matter

5 points
Thermal energy transfers
Temperature and internal energy
Gas laws
Thermodynamics in HL scope
Particle models
Theory, examples, and practice

3. Theme C: Wave behaviour

6 points
Travelling waves
Wave properties
Superposition
Standing waves
Doppler effect where included
Light and sound applications
Theory, examples, and practice

4. Experimental programme

6 points
Uncertainties
Graphing
Data processing
Experimental design
Collaborative sciences project preparation
IA topic exploration
Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Theme A: Space, time and motion
2Theme B: Particulate nature of matter

Recommended practice

Common mistakes
Worked examples
Homework and practice
Related daily material

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Find a tutorOpen tutors matched to this subject and continue with a profile or message.Post a lesson requestDescribe the year, chapter, and goal so the right tutors can respond.Daily materialOpen daily explainers, exercises, and practical posts without mixing them with study guides.

Sources and verification

Based on IB Diploma Programme course structures and keeps AA/AI and SL/HL route distinctions.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

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